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Massachusetts (MA) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 48 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 39 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 13 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | Yes |
| Massachusetts State Website | http://mass.gov/ |
| Capital | Boston |
| Largest City | Boston |
| Largest Metro Area | 4,875,390 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- Massachusetts Property Tax Filing Deadline Mar 1
- Massachusetts Property Tax Appeal Deadline Within 30 days after the mailing of the first half actual or third quarter tax bill to the local assessor's office
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline On or before March 1
- BPP Appeal Deadline Feb 1
Massachusetts Property Tax Rate
Massachusetts Property Tax is a rather expensive state when it comes to property tax bills for its residents. In fact, the median annual property tax payment is $4,899. Tax rates are set locally by cities and towns in Massachusetts, with total rates generally ranging from 1% to 2% (10 to 20 mills). Incorporating all areas, the state’s average effective tax rate is 1.17%. This is above the national average, which is 1.07%.
Homeowners in Massachusetts face some of the largest annual property tax bills of any state in the country. The median annual property tax payment in the state is $4,899. The state’s average effective tax rate of 1.17% is higher than the national average.